vruchtwaterpuncties
Syllables
vrucht-wa-ter-punc-ties
Pronunciation
/vrʏxtˈʋaːtərˌpʏnksies/
Stress
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Morphemes
vrucht + waterpuncties
The Dutch word 'vruchtwaterpuncties' is a compound noun meaning 'amniocenteses'. It is divided into five syllables: vrucht-wa-ter-punc-ties, with primary stress on 'punc'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing sonority and morpheme boundaries, with the 'cht' cluster treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
A medical procedure to sample amniotic fluid for genetic testing.
amniocenteses
“De arts besprak de noodzaak van vruchtwaterpuncties.”
“Vruchtwaterpuncties kunnen genetische afwijkingen opsporen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('punc').
Syllables
vrucht — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.. wa — Open syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. punc — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ties — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed to maximize sonority within the syllable.
Avoidance of Illegal Syllable Structures
Dutch avoids syllable-initial consonant clusters that are not permissible.
Morpheme Boundary Preference
Syllable boundaries often coincide with morpheme boundaries.
- The 'cht' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification. The word's compound nature influences the syllable division.
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